Nature Done Wright

New Jersey now has an official state butterfly — the Black Swallowtail. The Record's Environmental Writer Jim O'Neill has the

Took a hike with a friend to High Mountain's summit this morning — and what should we see but a

What is this? I know of at least two other North Jerseyans who own one.

Just saw American Wigeon, Northern Shoveler, Hooded Merganser, Gadwall, Black Duck and Mallard from the Warden's Watch — but no

The Canada Geese flew, but the Canvasback stuck around, hanging out with Mallards near the Warden's Watch. Showed no signs

            These are two lousy shots (for I.D. purposes) of the Canvasback this morning. It

Michael Tat called from the Warden's Watch to let me know about a likely Canvasback. Although the duck never lifted

This guy was one of at least 17 at the Celery Farm yesterday.